Connect from Off Campus to MCW Libraries

The Medical College of Wisconsin Libraries offers a comprehensive network of electronic resources, most of which are available anytime, anywhere and on any device. To access our resources from off campus, simply click on any resource link on the library's website. If verification is needed, you will be prompted to log into the proxy server.

Eligibility and How to Request Access

Access to the proxy login depends on which user group you are in.

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MCW Faculty, Staff, Residents, Fellows and Students

Use your MCWCORP email account to log into the proxy server. Note: your email username does not include @mcw.edu. If you have questions about your email password, contact MCW Information Services at (414) 955-4357 or help@mcw.edu.

CHW, Froedtert Health and Dynacare Staff

Apply for an account in person at the Todd Wehr or Froedtert libraries, or complete the Proxy Access Request form. After verification of your status is received, you will receive an email with sign in credentials and instructions for creating a password.

In order to be eligible for a proxy account you must be have an official appointment as a volunteer, adjunct or emeritus faculty member, and have approval from the Office of Faculty Affairs. To request access, please complete the Proxy Access Request form. After verification of your status is received, you will receive an email with sign in credentials and instructions for creating a password.

Eligible BRI staff are designated by MCW research staff at the BRI. Contact your department administrator at the BRI to request access. If you have any questions, contact Kathryn Mlsna, Manager Public Services & Education: kmlsna@mcw.edu, (414) 955-8305.

Joint Degree (MCW-MSOE, MCW-MARQ) Students

To be eligible for access, you must be currently enrolled in a joint degree program. Contact your program administrator to request access. If you have any questions, contact Kathryn Mlsna, Manager Public Services & Education: kmlsna@mcw.edu, (414) 955-8305.

FAQs

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How do users connect to resources from off-campus?

When you attempt to access subscription library resources through links on the library’s website, you will be prompted to log into the Proxy Server. After logging in with either your MCW email information, or your Library Barcode or Proxy ID, you will be connected to that resource.

I don't know my MCWCORP (email) username and password.

Your MCW username and password is the same as your:

Network login to the MCWCORP domain (collaborative services network)

Outlook Web Access (owamail.mcw.edu)

eBridge login credentials for MCW employees

MCW’s Citrix applications (portal.mcw.edu)

I entered my MCW email correctly, but I am not able to log-in.

Be sure you are entering the information under the heading “MCW Users,” and do not include the @mcw.edu part of your email address in the user name box.

If you continue to have issues, contact the Library at (414) 955-8302 or email asklib@mcw.edu. We will respond to you as quickly as possible during staffed hours.

What do I do if I forget or have trouble with my password?

If you are using an MCW email account to login, contact MCW Information Services at (414) 955-4357 or help@mcw.edu for assistance with resetting your password.

For other authorized users, click the link below to reset your password. Enter your library barcode or proxy ID, click “Request new password,” and you will receive an email at the address that you provided when you registered for your library account. Follow the email instructions to set up a new password.

If you have further questions, contact the Library at (414) 955-8302 or email asklib@mcw.edu. We will respond to you as quickly as possible during staffed hours.

Can I use VPN for proxy access?

No. Close your VPN connection before using the library proxy server. Using both VPN and the proxy server at the same time may result in the inability to access most library resources from off-campus.

Can I use Citrix for access to the Libraries’ resources from off campus?

If you are logged into Citrix you will not need to go through the proxy server to connect to the libraries’ resources. You may encounter issues with saving and printing documents, so we recommend not using Citrix to access the libraries’ resources. Instead, we recommend that you connect to the proxy server through an up-to-date internet browser.

How do I get access to the libraries’ resources from the VA?

Medical College faculty and staff located at the VA who are not on the MCW network need to use the library's proxy server.

I’m an alumnus/alumna. Do I have access?

Unfortunately, alumni do not qualify for remote access unless you have a current enrollment, employment or teaching affiliation with MCW.

Alumni are always welcome to visit the Library in person. On-site users have full access to all resources.